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- With which country, India has recently (in September ‘24) signed an extended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on maritime time issues?
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Peru
4) Denmark
5) SpainAnswer- 4) Denmark
Explanation:
On 18th September 2024, India and Denmark signed an extended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on maritime time issues. Under the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, the collaboration between India and Denmark has been expanded across key areas like Quality shipping, Cooperation on Port State Control, Maritime training and education, research and development, Piracy, Green maritime technology, shipbuilding and green shipping.
• The MoU between India and Denmark was originally signed in 2019 and was later revised in 2022. Now, scope of the MoU has been expanded by inserting a dedicated clause for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in India.
• Both nations are focusing on decarbonization efforts, with joint projects aimed to develop hydrogen and ammonia-based fuels for ships, supporting India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to decarbonize its ports.
• As part of the Joint Action Plan on Green Strategic Partnership (2021-26), both India and Denmark agreed to continue their collaboration on port modernization, maritime digitalization, green fuel development, and advanced seafarer training. - Name the scheme that was recently (in September ‘24) launched by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) which is a savings-cum-pension scheme for minors.
1) Shramik Basera
2) NTR Bharosa
3) Upvan Yojna
4) EMPS 2024
5) NPS VatsalyaAnswer-5) NPS Vatsalya
Explanation:
On 18th September 2024, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched ‘National Pension System Vatsalya (NPS Vatsalya)’, a savings-cum-pension scheme for minors in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The NPS Vatsalya will enable parents and guardians to save their children’s future by investing in a pension account.
• The minimum amount required to open the Vatsalya account is Rs 1,000 and thereafter, subscribers will have to contribute Rs 1,000 per annum.
• This scheme is an extension of the already existing NPS to children.
• The minimum amount required to open the Vatsalya account is Rs 1,000 and thereafter, subscribers will have to contribute Rs 1,000 per annum.
• All minor citizens, who are below the age of 18 years (yrs), are eligible for the scheme. Also, both the child and the parent/guardian must be Indian citizens.
• If the amount deposited in the account surpasses Rs 2.5 lakh at the age of 18, then 80% of that amount will be used to purchase an annuity, and the remaining 20% can be taken as a lump sum amount. Click here to read more. - Which organization has recently (in September ‘24) received the approval to take over Mahi Banswara project in Rajasthan and to construct nuclear power plants in India?
1) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
2) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
3) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
4) Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited
5) Bhabha Atomic Research CentreAnswer-4) Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited
Explanation:
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India (GoI) has approved the transfer of 4×700 Megawatt electric (MWe) Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) at Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan, based on indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) technology, from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI).
• ASHVINI is a Joint Venture (JV) between the NPCIL(51%) and NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation(49%).
• ASHVINI has been authorised to build, own, and operate nuclear power plants in India under the existing legislative framework.
• This JV will combine the financial and technical resources for the rapid growth of nuclear power capacity in India in order to meet the Net Zero targets by 2070.
• India has set ambitious targets to increase its nuclear power capacity from the existing 8,180 MW to 22,800 MW by 2031-32. - Which country has recently (in September ‘24) become the 6th largest market in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Investable Market Index (ACWI IMI)?
1) China
2) India
3) France
4) Japan
5) CanadaAnswer-2) India
Explanation:
India has become the 6th largest market in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Investable Market Index (ACWI IMI), surpassing China and just marginally behind France. The United States of America (USA) has topped in the index.
• As of 31st August 2024, India’s weight in the MSCI ACWI IMI stood at 2.35%, 11 basis points (bps) higher than China’s 2.24%. While, France MSCI AWI IMI is just 3 bps higher than India i.e. 2.38%.
• For the 1st time, India has surpassed China to become the top Emerging Market(EM) in the MSCI EM Investable Market Index (EM IMI).
• As per Morgan Stanley Analysts, India’s top weight in the MSCI ACWI IMI is unlikely to boost passive inflows, as the index is tracked by Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with moderate assets of less than USD 2 billion.
• According to Morgan Stanley research on 17th September 2024, China’s weight in the index has fallen by half a percentage point since peaking in early 2021, while India’s has more than doubled during this period.
• The United States of America (USA) has topped the MSCI ACWI IMI index with a weight of 68.23%, followed by Japan (5.73%) and the United Kingdom (UK) (3.51%) secured 2nd and 3rd position in the index respectively. Click here to read more. - Which Rhinoceros are potentially affected severely by climate change , according to the recently (in September ‘24) released report titled ‘2024 State of the Rhino’ by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF)?
1) White rhino
2) Sumatran rhino
3) Greater one-horned rhino
4) Javan rhino
5) Black rhinoAnswer-3) Greater one-horned rhino
Explanation:
According to the report titled ‘2024 State of the Rhino’ by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), the Greater one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) could be potentially affected severely by climate change, as stronger monsoon seasons and limited space and resources cause habitat disruption and increase the threat of human-wildlife conflict.
• This annual report provides current population estimates and trends, as well as key challenges and conservation developments for the 5 surviving rhino species in Africa and Asia.
• Currently, fewer than 28,000 rhinos remain worldwide across all 5 species, namely the White rhino, Black rhino, Javan rhino, Sumatran rhino, and the Greater one-horned rhino.
• The Greater One-Horned Rhino (also known as the Indian Rhino) resides primarily in India and Nepal, and occasionally in Bhutan.
• According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the estimated population of the greater one-horned rhinos is 4,014. - Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) received the ‘2024 United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force (UNIATF) Award’ for its significant multisectoral actions to the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health?
1) Indian Council of Medical Research
2) National Medical Commission
3) National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
4) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
5) Medical Assessment and Rating BoardAnswer-1) Indian Council of Medical Research
Explanation:
New Delhi(Delhi) headquartered Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has been honored with the prestigious ‘2024 United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force(UNIATF)Award’ for its significant multisectoral actions to the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health.
• ICMR has implemented various initiatives, including the establishment of national centers focused on Assistive Health Technology, which enhances the accessibility and affordability of healthcare solutions.
• It has developed sustainable assistive products catering to individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions .
• It also conducted the ‘world’s largest assistive technology survey’ providing critical data to inform policy and resource allocation for individuals needing assistive devices. - Who has been recently (in September ‘24) appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
1) Satya Narayan Pradhan
2) Ajit Kumar Doval
3) Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
4) Anurag Garg
5) Gurcharan SinghAnswer-4) Anurag Garg
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Anurag Garg as the new Director General (DG) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
• Anurag Garg is a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh (HP) cadre.
• He will hold the position with effect from the date of assumption of charge till May 23, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• He succeeds Anish Dayal Singh, who held the Additional Charge as DG of NCB following the retirement of Satya Narayan Pradhan in August 2024. - Which aerospace company has recently (in September ‘24) launched ‘Project 200’, an innovative satellite designed to operate at an Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (ULEO)?
1) Airbus
2) Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited
3) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
4) Ikran Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited
5) Adani Defence and AerospaceAnswer-2) Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited
Explanation:
Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited, a space mobility company, launched Project 200, an innovative satellite designed to operate at an Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (ULEO) (180 kilometers (km)-250 km) during the 8th Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX) 2024 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru.
• This orbit has the potential to transform current satellite capabilities exponentially and it reimagines the way a satellite connects with the planet.
• Project 200 is a technology demonstrator mission to qualify a new unconventional satellite powered by a highly advanced propulsion system at around 200 km orbit.
• This technology will transform high-resolution Earth observation, telecommunications, and scientific research. - Which scheme has recently (in September ‘24) launched to support and assist small entrepreneurs and farmers in Mizoram?
1) Vigyan Dhara
2) IT Saksham Yuva
3) Bana Kaih
4) Ladka Bhau
5) Shramik BaseraAnswer-3) Bana Kaih
Explanation:
On 19th September 2024, Pu Lalduhoma, the Chief Minister (CM) of Mizoram launched the ‘Mizoram Bana Kaih‘ (Handholding) Scheme, to offer financial support and assistance to small entrepreneurs and farmers across Mizoram.
• The support will be provided through a series of programs designed to promote economic growth and self-sufficiency.
• The Bana Kaih scheme comprises five crucial components.
• A financial assistance package for selected progress partners (beneficiaries), offering loans up to Rs. 50 lakh through partner banks.
• The beneficiaries who repay their loans may also benefit from interest subventions of up to 100%, providing assistance to those who satisfy their repayment obligations.
• The government has allotted Rs 200 crore for the scheme’s implementation for 2024-25, in addition to the Rs 110 crore budget provided for agricultural assurance in the Financial Year (FY) 2023-24. - Name the author, who has recently (in September ‘24) released his book titled “Randhurandhar Shahajiraje Bhosale”.
1) Piyush Pandey
2) Amar Yuvraj Dangat
3) Alpana Killawala
4) Anuradha Mascarenhas
5) Sanjay KishoreAnswer-2) Amar Yuvraj Dangat
Explanation:
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) released a book titled “Randhurandhar Shahajiraje Bhosale” authored by Amar Yuvraj Dangat, a Pune (Maharashtra)-based historian, in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
• The book focuses on Shahajiraje Bhosale, a prominent sardar in the Deccan, a Maratha general from the 17th Century. He was the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of Maratha rule (Swarajya).
• Shahajiraje Bhosale was the first leader who made the Maharashtrians aware of their identity and he inspired his son Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to establish Maratha rule (Swarajya) in Maharashtra.
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